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Perjure (Verb)

Meaning

Knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • If she testifies falsely under oath, she will perjure herself and risk facing serious penalties.
  • He refused to take the stand, knowing that he would perjure himself and undermine the credibility of his alibi.
  • The defense attorney accused the prosecution's key witness of attempting to perjure himself during cross-examination.
  • Perjuring oneself is a serious offense that can lead to severe consequences, including fines and imprisonment.
  • By denying the allegations under oath, the defendant risked perjuring himself and exacerbating his situation.

Related Words

  • Perjurer (noun)
  • Perjury (noun)
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